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March 2002 – Launch of Pier 38 cutting edge at Corn Island, Indiana |
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Massman Construction’s fabrication yard on the Ohio River at Corn Island, Indiana. |
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Underside of the cutting edge. |
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Underside of the cutting edge. |
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Underside of the cutting edge. |
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A launching ramp with rails is used to ease the cutting edge into the river. |
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A launching ramp with rails is used to ease the cutting edge into the river. |
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The cutting edge approaches the launch ramp. |
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The cutting edge sits on the top portion of the launch ramp. The top portion tips as the structure is pushed onto the ramp. |
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A front end loader prepares to push the cutting edge onto the launching ramp. |
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A front end loader pushes the cutting edge onto the launching ramp. |
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The top portion of the ramp tips as the cutting edge moves forward. |
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The cutting edge begins its slide towards the water. |
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The tow boat Bill O’Donley from Massman Construction receives the cutting edge as it dips onto the Ohio River. |
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The cutting edge dips into the waters of the Ohio River. |
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The cutting edge dips into the waters of the Ohio River. |
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The Ohio River. |
